School Holidays Calculator
All school holidays by federal state. Summer, autumn, winter holidays and more. Online calculator considering leap years, weekdays and holidays.
School holidays 2026 by federal state. Plan your vacation around the holiday periods.
School holidays 2026 in Bayern
6 Holiday periods
Total 92 holiday days
Winter holidays
Mo., 16.02.2026 bis Fr., 20.02.2026
5 Days
Easter holidays
Mo., 30.03.2026 bis Fr., 10.04.2026
12 Days
Whitsun holidays
Di., 26.05.2026 bis Fr., 05.06.2026
11 Days
Summer holidaysUpcoming
Mo., 03.08.2026 bis Mo., 14.09.2026
43 Days
Autumn holidaysUpcoming
Mo., 02.11.2026 bis Fr., 06.11.2026
5 Days
Christmas holidaysUpcoming
Do., 24.12.2026 bis Fr., 08.01.2027
16 Days
Note
Holiday dates are subject to change. Please check the current dates with your responsible ministry of education. Data for the 2025/2026 school year.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When are school holidays in Germany?
School holiday dates vary by state and are set years in advance by the Conference of Education Ministers. Summer holidays are staggered between states from late June to mid-September.
Why do holiday dates differ between German states?
Staggering prevents traffic chaos and balances tourism. The rotation system ensures each state gets early and late summer holidays over the years. Only autumn, Christmas, and Easter holidays roughly coincide.
Are leap years and holidays taken into account?
Yes — the calculator automatically considers leap years, German public holidays and varying month lengths. For working-day calculations weekends are correctly excluded.
Guide
Quick Answer
The school holiday calculator shows the school holidays for all German states for the current and coming school year.
What is the School Holidays Calculator?
The school holiday calculator shows the school holidays for all German states for the current and coming school year.
How does the School Holidays Calculator work?
Select the state and school year. The calculator shows all holiday periods: summer, autumn, Christmas, winter, Easter and Whitsun holidays with start and end dates.
Key Data and Facts
Summer holidays: 6 weeks (staggered by state). Autumn: 1-2 weeks. Christmas: approx. 2 weeks. Easter: 1-3 weeks. Schedule set by the Standing Conference of Ministers of Education.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to use the school holiday calculator step by step: 1. Choose your federal state -- school holidays vary widely between the federal states. 2. Choose the school year -- the calculator shows all holiday periods with exact dates. 3. Types of holidays: summer holidays (6 weeks, staggered according to the KMK rotation system), autumn holidays (1-2 weeks in October), Christmas holidays (about 2 weeks around Christmas/New Year), winter/report-card holidays (0-2 weeks in February, not in all states), Easter holidays (1-3 weeks in March/April), Whitsun holidays (1-2 weeks, mainly in southern Germany). 4. Staggering of the summer holidays: the KMK sets the summer holidays in a rotation system so that not all federal states have holidays at the same time. 5. Common uses: holiday planning for families, travel planning (using the off-season for cheaper prices), au pair and exchange programs. Tip: check the holiday periods of other federal states to avoid traffic jams and high prices.
Calculation Example
NRW Sommerferien 2026: ca. 29. Juni bis 11. August (6 Wochen). Bayern Sommerferien 2026: ca. 27. Juli bis 7. September.
Sources · E-E-A-T
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
Full methodology at Methodology.
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